I can’t believe I’ve done this. Must be one of the most stupid ways of causing an injury, just as if I were that young lad with a saucepan stuck on my head. Instead it is a case of The Radio Times and my cracked ribs. Continue reading “The Radio Times and my cracked ribs”
Snappy dressing in retirement

One of the first things I did when I retired last year was to discard all my work clothes. I did that with complete glee! Now I’m settling into retired life a little more, perhaps I ought to consider what to wear and some snappy dressing in retirement. Continue reading “Snappy dressing in retirement”
Doug, fancy curating an art exhibition?

My retirement so far, could never be described as being dull or uninteresting. The latest opportunity to emerge is being asked “Doug, fancy curating an art exhibition?”. Well, you never quite know where these things might lead, so why not. Continue reading “Doug, fancy curating an art exhibition?”
Kidney update
On Thursday I had my regular three monthly appointment in the Renal Clinic. I’m not quite sure what to make of it but here goes…. Continue reading “Kidney update”
Meeting up with old friends

This year I have had the pleasure of meeting up with old friends. Not that we are old at all, it’s just we’ve known each other for almost 39 years. I find that so hard to comprehend, 39 years sounds a terribly long period of time! Continue reading “Meeting up with old friends”
Cranberry juice to the rescue?
Another urinary tract infection. Yes, yet another UTI. I hate being ill and as I have previously confessed I am not a very patient patient. This time I’m trying a different approach although it is a little risky. Is it a case of cranberry juice to the rescue? Or is that an ‘old wives’ tale? Continue reading “Cranberry juice to the rescue?”
Flippin flow test

Well perhaps I should have known this wasn’t going to go to plan and really I am still getting used to this hospital patient lark. Yep it’s Sunday lunchtime, we currently have the most beautiful sunny weather outside and I’m stuck at the Urology department awaiting a flippin flow test. I really should learn to be a more patient patient. Continue reading “Flippin flow test”